La Serna has gone 10-0 against California recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The La Serna Lancers will square off against the California Condors at 7:00 p.m. La Serna will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
La Serna's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 56-0 victory over Whittier at home. That 56 point margin sets a new team best for the Lancers this season.
La Serna found their leader in underclassman Grady Long, who threw for 116 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing. Long's posted a season-high passer rating of 177.1. Colton Haas also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Meanwhile, California was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 47-14 loss at the hands of El Rancho. The Condors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.
Despite the defeat, California had strong showings from Frank Gallardo, who picked up 133 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Ricky Gonzales III, who threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns.
La Serna's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for California, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Everything came up roses for La Serna against California when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for La Serna since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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